March Madness

What are Cinderella teams?

• Teams that are out of the tournament if they lose one game

• Teams that people do not think will do well but surprise everybody

• Teams that people think will do well and win the tournament

• Teams that have the best players in the league

What is the author's point of view on March Madness?

• Fewer teams should be able to compete in the tournament

• It is just like any other sporting event

• It is an exciting time when anything can happen

• Teams do not have a fair chance to win

Which of the following is an opinion?

• March Madness is the most exciting event of the year.

• Breanna Stewart's team won the March Madness title four years in a row.

• The NCAA March Madness tournament began in 1939.

• Past President Barack Obama is a big fan of March Madness.

Why is the college basketball tournament called March Madness?

• Both words start with the letter "M"

• It is a crazy tournament where anything can happen.

• The tournament path is long and difficult.

• Not every team makes the tournament.

What is the way a text it written, to inform, explain, entertain or persuade?

• Caption

• Passage

• Author's Purpose

• Main Idea

What is the name for the the person or team that is expected to lose?

• professional

• committee

• miracle

• underdog

What the definition for the word committee?

• A grid that pairs opponents in a tournament

• The team that is expected to win the game.

• Earning money for taking part in an activity.

• A group of people who consider or decide on a course of action.

What is the meaning of a word called?

• Vocabulary

• Definition

• Glossary

• Main / Central Idea

What is an important word with a definition in the story called?

• Caption

• Glossary

• Vocabulary

• Supporting Details

What is the main idea of the section "Upstarts and Upsets"?

• Villanova beat Georgetown for the National Championship in 1985.

• March Madness makes it possible for any team to rise to the top and win.

• In 2014, $1 billion was offered to anyone who chose the perfect bracket.

• The Blue Raiders beat and eliminated Michigan State in 2016.